Rigid PVC compounds imports in Bahrain: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Bahrain imported rigid pvc compounds worth $9.9 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Bahrain imports rigid pvc compounds from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.3M | 74% |
| China | $2.5M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $28K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Bahrain?
The shipment records behind Bahrain rigid pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3904.21: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: non-plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc compounds imported by Bahrain?
Bahrain imported rigid pvc compounds worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc compounds to Bahrain?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc compounds to Bahrain changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc compounds?
The HS code for rigid pvc compounds is subheading 3904.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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